Adam LaRoche walked away from baseball because Sox had issue with son; hits close to home for UWM Panther
MILWAUKEE -- Former Chicago White Sox player Adam LaRoche said he had no regrets after walking away from baseball and a $13 million salary after a dispute with the team over the presence of his young son at the ballpark -- an issue that hits close to home for a University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee Panthers player.
MILWAUKEE -- Former Chicago White Sox player Adam LaRoche said he had no regrets after walking away from baseball and a $13 million salary after a dispute with the team over the presence of his young son at the ballpark -- an issue that hits close to home for a University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee Panthers player.
Baltimore School Board unanimously votes to replace Gregory Thornton, former MPS superintendent
BALTIMORE/MILWAUKEE -- Former Milwaukee Public Schools Superintendent Gregory Thornton is stepping down from his latest job as head of Baltimore Schools.Thornton was there for less than two years.The Baltimore School Board unanimously voted to replace him.Board members said it was a personnel matter, and that Thornton did a good job.The move reportedly has been in the works since December.
BALTIMORE/MILWAUKEE -- Former Milwaukee Public Schools Superintendent Gregory Thornton is stepping down from his latest job as head of Baltimore Schools.Thornton was there for less than two years.The Baltimore School Board unanimously voted to replace him.Board members said it was a personnel matter, and that Thornton did a good job.The move reportedly has been in the works since December.
Police investigate four burglaries at MPS schools in less than three weeks
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police are looking int four separate burglaries at Milwaukee Public Schools over the past couple of weeks.
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police are looking int four separate burglaries at Milwaukee Public Schools over the past couple of weeks.
Trans teacher to MPS days before suicide: "I'm being subtly bullied and it's taking a toll on my health"
MILWAUKEE — It was called "a tragic suicide of one of Milwaukee's brightest teachers." The FOX6 Investigators have obtained the emails the teacher sent to school leaders asking for help.Karis Ross was a transgender special education teacher at the Milwaukee German Immersion School.
MILWAUKEE — It was called "a tragic suicide of one of Milwaukee's brightest teachers." The FOX6 Investigators have obtained the emails the teacher sent to school leaders asking for help.Karis Ross was a transgender special education teacher at the Milwaukee German Immersion School.
Police investigate burglaries at two Milwaukee Public Schools
MILWAUKEE -- Police are investigating burglaries at two Milwaukee Public Schools.One incident happened Sunday, May 1st at Engleburg Elementary School near 91st and Hampton.The other incident happened on April 16th at Lancaster School near 76th and Hampton.Police say the suspects entered the schools, forced entry to several classrooms and stole items from the school, including laptops.No suspects are in custody.
MILWAUKEE -- Police are investigating burglaries at two Milwaukee Public Schools.One incident happened Sunday, May 1st at Engleburg Elementary School near 91st and Hampton.The other incident happened on April 16th at Lancaster School near 76th and Hampton.Police say the suspects entered the schools, forced entry to several classrooms and stole items from the school, including laptops.No suspects are in custody.
Marquette University: New $96 million residence hall development to be built on campus
MILWAUKEE -- The Marquette University Board of Trustees has approved construction of a new residence hall development on campus, University President Michael Lovell announced on Monday, May 2nd.Officials say the project, which is estimated at $96 million, will include two connected residence halls and will be located on the northwest part of campus, south of Wells Street between 17th and 18th Streets.Pres.
MILWAUKEE -- The Marquette University Board of Trustees has approved construction of a new residence hall development on campus, University President Michael Lovell announced on Monday, May 2nd.Officials say the project, which is estimated at $96 million, will include two connected residence halls and will be located on the northwest part of campus, south of Wells Street between 17th and 18th Streets.Pres.
UW-Madison Faculty Senate say no confidence in leaders
MADISON — Faculty at the University of Wisconsin-Madison have overwhelmingly supported a no-confidence vote in UW System President Ray Cross and the UW Board of Regents.Monday's voice vote came in the university's Faculty Senate, which has 220 senators representing more than 2,200 staff members.
MADISON — Faculty at the University of Wisconsin-Madison have overwhelmingly supported a no-confidence vote in UW System President Ray Cross and the UW Board of Regents.Monday's voice vote came in the university's Faculty Senate, which has 220 senators representing more than 2,200 staff members.
Police seek suspects after Engleburg Elementary School broken into, items stolen
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police tell FOX6 News they are investigating a burglary that happened Sunday, May 1st at the "Engleburg Elementary School."
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police tell FOX6 News they are investigating a burglary that happened Sunday, May 1st at the "Engleburg Elementary School."
Embattled professor John McAdams files suit against Marquette University
MILWAUKEE -- Marquette University Professor John McAdams and the Wisconsin Institute for Law & Liberty filed suit in Milwaukee County Circuit Court on Monday morning, May 2nd against Marquette University.
MILWAUKEE -- Marquette University Professor John McAdams and the Wisconsin Institute for Law & Liberty filed suit in Milwaukee County Circuit Court on Monday morning, May 2nd against Marquette University.
"Disappointed in you:" MU student shares recording of instructor who refused gay marriage discussion
MILWAUKEE — Embattled Marquette University professor John McAdams is hinting at plans for a lawsuit.
MILWAUKEE — Embattled Marquette University professor John McAdams is hinting at plans for a lawsuit.
Securing a spring dance: School districts review policies in wake of Antigo H.S. prom shooting
MILWAUKEE -- A shooting during the Antigo High School's prom last weekend has other school districts reviewing their own security plans for the spring formal.
MILWAUKEE -- A shooting during the Antigo High School's prom last weekend has other school districts reviewing their own security plans for the spring formal.
"Disrespectful:" MPD seeks Vincent H.S. student caught on camera knocking out security guard
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police say they're looking for a student who was seen on video punching a school security guard.
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police say they're looking for a student who was seen on video punching a school security guard.
Man who served as principal at Longfellow School since 2003 accused of sexually assaulting a child
MILWAUKEE COUNTY -- A man who served as the principal at Longfellow School near Layton Boulevard and National Avenue in Milwaukee since 2003 resigned from that position on March 25th -- and less than three weeks later, criminal charges were filed against him.
MILWAUKEE COUNTY -- A man who served as the principal at Longfellow School near Layton Boulevard and National Avenue in Milwaukee since 2003 resigned from that position on March 25th -- and less than three weeks later, criminal charges were filed against him.
Marquette University, St. Norbert College team up to help students earn their law degree
MILWAUKEE -- Marquette University and St.
MILWAUKEE -- Marquette University and St.
Arrest of black student sparks rally at University of Wisconsin
MADISON — Hundreds of demonstrators were rallying at the University of Wisconsin-Madison to protest the arrest of a black student accused of spraying provocative graffiti messages around campus.
MADISON — Hundreds of demonstrators were rallying at the University of Wisconsin-Madison to protest the arrest of a black student accused of spraying provocative graffiti messages around campus.
Hands on, creative learning on display at MPS STEM Fair, with participation up 17% this year
MILWAUKEE -- More Milwaukee Public Schools (MPS) students than ever before have taken an interest in science, technology, engineering and math -- the STEM fields.
MILWAUKEE -- More Milwaukee Public Schools (MPS) students than ever before have taken an interest in science, technology, engineering and math -- the STEM fields.
"Deeply disturbing:" Teacher's aide at Bay View H.S. arrested after incident with student
MILWAUKEE -- A teacher's aide from Bay View High School was arrested after an incident in a classroom that was captured on camera.The video, which was shared with the FOX6 News Facebook page on Wednesday, April 20th, shows a physical altercation between a 39-year-old teacher's aide and a 14-year-old student at Bay View High School.
MILWAUKEE -- A teacher's aide from Bay View High School was arrested after an incident in a classroom that was captured on camera.The video, which was shared with the FOX6 News Facebook page on Wednesday, April 20th, shows a physical altercation between a 39-year-old teacher's aide and a 14-year-old student at Bay View High School.
Bank robbery suspect arrested by Marquette University police officers
MILWAUKEE -- Officers with the Marquette University Police Department arrested a bank robbery suspect within 20 minutes of his alleged crime on Monday morning, April 18th.Officials say the male subject entered the U.S. Bank branch located inside the Alumni Memorial Union around 9:30 a.m. He said he had a weapon and demanded cash.
MILWAUKEE -- Officers with the Marquette University Police Department arrested a bank robbery suspect within 20 minutes of his alleged crime on Monday morning, April 18th.Officials say the male subject entered the U.S. Bank branch located inside the Alumni Memorial Union around 9:30 a.m. He said he had a weapon and demanded cash.
Marquette University gets a Bublr Bikes station!
Marquette University now has a Bublr Bikes station!The bike-sharing station is located on Wells Street, just west of the Alumni Memorial Union's Weasler Auditorium.Bublr Bikes allows people to rent a bicycle at one location and return it at another.There are currently more than 20 Bublr Bikes stations in Milwaukee.CLICK HERE to learn more about Bublr Bikes.
Marquette University now has a Bublr Bikes station!The bike-sharing station is located on Wells Street, just west of the Alumni Memorial Union's Weasler Auditorium.Bublr Bikes allows people to rent a bicycle at one location and return it at another.There are currently more than 20 Bublr Bikes stations in Milwaukee.CLICK HERE to learn more about Bublr Bikes.
LaVall Jordan on his new head coach position at UWM: "We're looking forward, not backward"
MILWAUKEE -- The University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee men's basketball program has a new head coach, and LaVall Jordan said he is ready to tackle the challenge he faces."There's a challenge, because the league is good.
MILWAUKEE -- The University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee men's basketball program has a new head coach, and LaVall Jordan said he is ready to tackle the challenge he faces."There's a challenge, because the league is good.